§ 109-2. Interpretation and purpose.

In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held the minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare, to conserve and protect the value of property throughout the city and to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to lessen congestion in the street; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law or ordinance, or with any rule, regulations or permit previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law, relating to use of buildings or premises; nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere or to abrogate or annul any agreement between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings, or requires large yards, courts, or other open spaces than are required by any such existing provisions of law or ordinances, or by any such rule, regulation or permit, or by any such easement, covenant or agreement, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

(Prior Code, § 121.02)